Liver Failure

1. liver function

1.1. metabolizes carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins

1.2. secrete bile

1.3. remove toxins and bacteria

1.4. produce blood-clotting factors

1.5. albumin synthesis

1.6. vitamin storage

1.7. breakdown of red blood cells.

2. liver related diseases

2.1. Chronic liver failure

2.2. hepatitis A, B or C

2.3. Liver cirrhosis

2.4. acute liver failure

3. Causes

3.1. long-term alcohol abuse

3.2. poisoning

3.2.1. overdose of acetaminophen or other medications

3.3. acute infection

4. treatment

4.1. cessation of alcohol consumption

4.2. prevention of disease progression

4.3. treatment of complications

4.4. liver transplant

4.5. vaccines

4.6. Interferon and other antiviral drugs, such as ribavirin